The Fact
In July 2023, 11.5% of workers age 55 and older were independent contractors on their sole or main job, compared with 6.9% of workers ages 25 to 54.
What This Means
Independent contracting was substantially more common among older workers than among prime-age workers.
Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Contingent and Alternative Employment Arrangements — July 2023,” released November 8, 2024.